Energy Renovation Solutions

Air-sealed basement

Air-sealed attic

Air-sealing the attic

Attic insulation

There are a number of ways to improve building performance, and they
vary depending on the type of issues discovered during the energy assessment
and the type of building. In general, building efficiency is a function of
maintenance. Buildings deteriorate over time, and maintenance and upkeep
are required just to slow the deterioration. Eventually, parts of your home need to be
completely replaced according to the lifespan of the material.

How Does this Play Out in Real Life?

You expect to repair or upgrade your roof and your furnace as they age.
However, you may not have thought very much about the need for an
insulation upgrade, which is a key factor in the security and efficiency
of the building envelope.

Moisture, mold, drafts, warm and cold spots are all symptoms of poor
building performance—and these are all problems that can be addressed
through energy renovations.

Air-Seal and Insulate

Energy efficient homes are wrapped in a continuous “building envelope”
that consists of two interconnected barriers, the air barrier and the
thermal barrier. Air-sealing and insulating a home is the most cost-effective measure for improving building performance.

Air Barrier: Seals air leaks that stop air under pressure from
pushing through insulation, cracks, and holes in the building; the air
barrier addresses convective heat loss

We will make recommendations and give you an estimate for installing air-sealing and upgrading insulation in your home to improve your comfort and save money on energy bills.

Moisture Control

Moisture needs to be controlled at the source.

Dirt, stone, or damp basements are the most significant sources of moisture
that can cause problems in Vermont homes.

Controlling moisture from bathrooms, showers, kitchens and garages is
critical for good indoor air quality.

Managed Ventilation

Moisture, chemicals, and combustion gases can create health problems in
any home, but relatively tight structures are at greatest risk. Preventing
these problems at the source and maintaining adequate fresh air through
mechanical ventilation is critical to healthy, safe, and properly
functioning buildings.

A comprehensive improvement project may involve air-sealing, insulation,
heating system improvements and tune-ups, moisture control, and managed
ventilation. We may be able to determine if your home needs more ventilation measures once we complete your assessment.

Services to Improve Building Performance

We offer the full scope of services to help improve building performance, lower heating costs, and increase the comfort of interior spaces.

Energy Assessments: We conduct a series of building diagnostic tests that help us understand the best ways to improve performance and make your house more comfortable.

Energy Renovations Services: After an energy assessment, we can complete the contracting services that will make your home more efficient. Our crews are qualified and certified, with experience in hundreds of Vermont homes. We provide all materials and equipment, and usually we finish a job in 2-3 days.